The added beef didn’t stop with the O-line.

The Vikings agreed to terms on a $20-million-per-year pact with Allen, a former stalwart from Washington.

Adding another penetrating force in Hargrave will be a big boon for Brian Flores’ defense. The 49ers plan to release the veteran before the new league year on Wednesday, at which time he’s expected to sign in Minnesota. Terms of the expected deal have not yet been reported.

Before his big-money deal in San Francisco, Hargrave was a penetrating disruptor who played behind the line of scrimmage with force in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. A torn triceps wiped out all but three games in 2024 and led to the Niners restructuring his deal in advance of the release.

If healthy, he adds yet another penetrating hog next to Allen. There is a gamble here, with the Vikings paying for two 30-plus-year-olds coming off significant injuries. The upside is also substantial. Flores already has edge rushers Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner to play with. Now, add two veteran DTs who can push the pocket, and the Vikings’ front could be deadly if everyone stays healthy.

Much of the talk surrounding Minnesota entering the offseason was about Darnold’s future and how the club might bring in a veteran QB alongside McCarthy.

General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, however, focused on the beef.

The Eagles’ Super Bowl win was the latest reminder that Lombardis are still won in the trenches. Minnesota certainly added bulk there on both sides of the ball.